Nadia Edwards-Dashti

FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

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Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive. Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean differe...

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Nadia Edwards-Dashti

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Rahma Javed, Director of Engineering at Deliveroo 17.12.2019

In the latest episode, Nadia is joined by Rahma Javed, Director of Engineering at Deliveroo. As one of the most successful tech businesses of the last decade, Rahma sheds some light on what makes them tick, as well as her own background and the story behind how she made it as a leader in one of the most forward-thinking organisations in the world. For early access to future episodes, make sure you...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Zoe Newman, Head of International Expansion, Capital On Tap 04.12.2019

On this week's episode, Nadia is joined by Head of International Expansion at Capital On Tap, Zoe Newman. Zoe discusses the fascinating inception of Capital On Tap, their recent expansion into Spain and beyond, which she pioneered, and more. To find out more, get in touch today and please do subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Valentina Kristensen, Director of Growth & Communications at OakNorth 26.11.2019

In this episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by Valentina Kristensen who is the Director of Growth and Communications at OakNorth. Valentina gives an inside view of OakNorth, a fascinating company that sprung from the minds of two entrepreneurs and has grown to one of the fastest growing platforms in the space, working with some of the most recognisable brands on the h...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Emma Avignon, CEO at Mentore Consulting 19.11.2019

This week, Nadia is joined by Emma Avignon, CEO at Mentore Consulting. Mentore Consulting were founded seven years ago with the aim of bringing together a more diverse and inclusive workplace and Emma sheds some light on how that came about, some of the successes and challenges they have faced along the way as well as her own experiences. Please subscribe for early access to future episodes and ma...

Nadia's Humans of Tech - Peter Grinbergs, CMO & Co-Founder - EQL. 12.11.2019

On this episode of Nadia's Humans of Tech, Nadia is joined by serial entrepreneur, CMO and Co-Founder of EQL., Peter Grinbergs. Peter sheds light into his background as a physio and the events that led to him creating one of the most exciting opportunities for advancement in health-tech for many years. A fascinating insight into what goes into the most exciting start-ups, including recognitio...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Kate Gray - Number Forty-One 05.11.2019

The latest episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast welcomes Kate Gray to the studio.  Kate talks about her experience as often the only woman in board meetings right through to her current guise as student, consultant, and advisory to the industry via The White House! A fascinating interview and some real valuable insights into how the environment has changed over time. Make sure you subs...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Toni Cocozza, Founder of EMPOWER, Business Coach and Strategic Advisor 29.10.2019

In the lates of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by recruitment powerhouse, Toni Cocozza. Following the buy out of the recruitment company she set up as a new mother some 30 years ago, Toni has since become a beacon for diversity, inclusion, and empowerment within the recruitment industry. In this episode, Toni goes into detail about the challenges she faced in her early care...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Shira Rottner, Business Development Manager at Shield 22.10.2019

Nadia is joined this week by the fascinating Shira Rottner, Business Development Manager at Shield. Shira discusses the business, how her and her husband's shared experience of working in different start-ups has helped them both become successful, and the benefit of a diverse workplace and what Shield are doing to ensure they remain diverse and inclusive. Please do leave a review if you enjoy...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Nilixia Devlukia, Founder - Payments Solved 15.10.2019

In the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined in the studio by renowned international speaker, diversity advocate and founder of Payments Solved, Nilixia Devlukia. Nilixia explains her fascinating background in law before finding her niche in the payments space as well as her advice for women and minorities in the workplace. An incredible insight into finding your special...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Helen Bevis, Director of Financial Markets at SteelEye 08.10.2019

The latest episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast welcomes Helen Bevis to the studio. Helen is the Director of Financial Markets at SteelEye and talks to Nadia extensively about her background and her route to her current role. Alongside that, she sheds some light on some of the goings on at SteelEye and where they are heading in the near future. Please do leave a review if you enjoyed t...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Roisin Levine - Head of Banks at Flux 01.10.2019

On this weeks' episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by Roisin Levine who is Head of Banks at Flux, the incredible new fintech that is storming the market. During this chat, Roisin talks about her own background and what led her to this unique role in the business and also some of the stats around women in leadership positions. She also talks about some of the reas...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Kasie Della-Rumball, International Wealth Manager and Wealth Coach 24.09.2019

In the latest Women of Fintech episode, Nadia is joined over Skype by Kasie Della-Rumball.  Kasie is an International Wealth Manger and Wealth Coach however she did not start out in finance. In fact, her beginnings were more drama than money and she goes onto explain how she found herself where she is today. To hear every episode the moment it comes out, make sure you subscribe today and, if you e...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Joanne Dewar, CEO - GPS 18.09.2019

In the latest Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is with a bonafide giant of the space. Joanne Dewar is in the studio to discuss her journey to CEO at Global Processing Services and the challenges she had to overcome to get there. She also discusses the responsibility she feels she has to like-minded women and other professionals in the space, striving to make it in their respective industries among...

Nadia's Human of Fintech - Helen Bevis, Director, Financial Markets Compliance - SteelEye 10.09.2019

Nadia's latest podcast welcomes SteelEye Director of Financial Markets Compliance, Helen Bevis. SteelEye have long been recognised as one of the more progressive companies in FS, featuring regularly in The Financial Technologist and Helen talks through the exciting time at the company as well as her own journey to where she is today and the challenges she has overcome along the way. To find o...

Nadia's Human of Fintech - Todd Latham, CMO & Head of Product - CurrencyCloud 03.09.2019

Nadia is joined by CurrencyCloud CMO and Head of Product, Todd Latham.  Todd goes into detail about how people are treated at CurrencyCloud and the importance of embedding people into the business alongside some fascinating insights into day to day life in his team among other things. A great chat and incredible insight into one of the World's leading companies. Please make sure you subscribe...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Peter Lancos and Sonal Rattan of eXate 27.08.2019

In a first for Nadia's Humans of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by not one but two guests! Peter Lancos, Co-Founder and CEO, and Sonal Rattan, Co-Founder and CTO, talk to Nadia at length about how they came to found eXate and how their roles have adapted and changed over time in a very funny and exceptionally insightful talk. Please make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode and,...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Tribeni Chougule, Head Of Change Management, Europe Finance - Visa 20.08.2019

This week, Nadia has been joined by Tribeni Chougule from Visa. In what turned out to be an incredible conversation, Tribeni talks at length about her route into Visa, and her background which started in coding and engineering and some of the serendipitous encounters she has had along the way. To find out more, please do get in touch.  Make sure you subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode an...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Helen Smith, COO and CEO of Earthport Europe 13.08.2019

The latest episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech welcomes Helen Smith into the studio. As Chief Operating Officer and CEO of Earthport Europe, she is perfectly placed to discuss the market and she does a great job of it. Discussing unconscious/subconscious bias, her background and subsequent working relationship with Visa and much more, it really is an exceptional insight into life as a promine...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - BONUS EPISODE with Gemma Young, founder of Diversitech 09.08.2019

Nadia is joined for a special episode with Gemma Young, founder of Diversitech and one of the key players in the Harrington Starr Group's Women of Fintech campaign. Make sure you leave a review if you enjoy what you hear and subscribe to never miss an episode. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes o...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Kate Bohn, LBG Innovation and Strategy - Incubator and Accelerator Lead 06.08.2019

Our latest edition of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast welcomes Kate Bohn to the studio.  Kate is the Incubator and Accelerator Lead for Lloyds Banking Group's Innovation and Strategy arm and is an inexhaustible source of knowledge on all things tech, education, and work environment etiquette. Kate barely scratches the surface in this incredible discussion ranging from her own background...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Wajeeha Hussaini, Section Head of Digital Banking, ABG 30.07.2019

In the latest episode, Nadia is joined over Skype by Wajeeha Hussaini of Al Baraka Banking Group.  Wajeeha talks at length about her rise to Head of Digital Banking & Fintech ABG, which in itself came about as a result of the first merger in the Islamic Banking sector of Pakistan. The sound quality suffers a little bit due to Skype, however this still makes for a fascinating discussion and one...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Sangeetha Narasimhan, EMEA Marketing Director Ingenico ePayments 23.07.2019

In the latest Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by the fascinating Sangeetha Narasimhan. Sangeetha talks about her journey to becoming the Marketing Director at Ingenico ePayments and the challenges she has faced along the way. She also discusses the market and potential pitfalls in growing a business in today's economic climate. Please do leave a review if you have enjoyed the show a...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Dr Julia Furedi, Founder of sparq and Organisational Psychologist 16.07.2019

This episode, Nadia is joined over Skype by Dr Julia Furedi, the founder of sparq.  In this insightful discussion, Julia gives an overview of her extensive expertise and talks about some of the major topics facing women in the workplace today.  Due to the discussion being conducted over Skype for geographical reasons, the sound quality suffers a little but please do bear with it, it is a fascinati...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Sheena Shah, Founder, ElevatHer 09.07.2019

Sheena Shah, the founder of networking group, ElevatHer, joins Nadia this week on the pod for a fascinating discussion. Sheena discusses her background and experiences going from Sell Side to Buy Side and the challenges that brought with it and how that inspired her to found ElevatHer, her incredible app-based business uniting women across FS. To find out more, get in touch today. Make sure you le...

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Arya Taware, Founder & CEO of FutureBricks 02.07.2019

In this week's episode, Nadia is joined by CEO & Founder of FutureBricks, Arya Taware for another fascinating discussion about this volatile industry. Arya talks at length about the opportunity to counter some of that volatility by utilising the housing marketer regardless of investment size and how it actually represents a more efficient way of making your money work for you than other t...

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